Is Tommy McDonald #116 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 57× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Tommy McDonald #116 sells for $221 against $3.87 raw: a $217 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.87
- Grade 8
- $221
- Gem premium
- 57×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 8 | $221 | +$192 | +$167 | +$66.88 |
| PSA 8 | $221 | +$192 | +$167 | +$66.88 |
Net = sale price − $3.87 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Tommy McDonald #116 — FAQ
Is Tommy McDonald #116 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Tommy McDonald #116 sells for $221 against $3.87 raw: a $217 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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